Cherokee County, NC — Demographics & Population
Population, age distribution, race & ethnicity, and education data
Population Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Total Population
29,197
Male
14,397
49.3%
Female
14,800
50.7%
Median Age
53.3 yrs
Avg Household Size
2.2
Foreign Born
1.9%
Race & Ethnicity
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Age Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Education
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Bachelor's or Higher18.9%
High School or Higher44.1%
Other Demographics
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Veterans
9.4%
Disability
0.0%
Non-English Home
6.7%
Married
50.7%
Cherokee County, NC has a population of 29,197 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates. The median age is 53.3 years. The largest racial or ethnic group is White at 91.2% of the population. 18.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 1.9% of residents are foreign-born.